Every week, Asia on E Street compiles a list of upcoming Asia-related events in Washigton D.C. These events are open to the public and free of charge.
Japan’s Strategic Power in International Relations
Monday, April 2, 10:00AM - 11:00AM
Wilson Center
https://www.wilsoncenter.org/event/japans-strategic-power-international-relations
Taiwan's New Southbound Policy: Challenges and Opportunities
Thursday, April 5, 12:00PM - 1:00PM
East West Center
https://www.eastwestcenter.org/events/taiwan%E2%80%99s-new-southbound-policy-challenges-and-opportunities
Taiwan Conference: How Does Taiwan's Defense and Security Status Stack Up?
Thursday, April 5, 3:00PM - 7:00PM
Sigur Center for Asian Studies
go.gwu.edu/TaiwanDefenseandSecurityStatus
Thursday, March 29, 2018
Thursday, March 22, 2018
Asia Events Weekly Roundup: March 26 - March 30
Every week, Asia on E Street compiles a list of upcoming Asia-related events in Washigton D.C. These events are open to the public and free of charge.
China at War
Monday, March 26, 10:00AM - 11:15PM
Wilson Center
https://www.wilsoncenter.org/event/china-warMobilizing without the Masses: Control and Contention in China -- A Discussion with Dr. Diana Fu
Monday, March 26, 12:00PM - 2:00PM
Sigur Center for Asian Studies
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1CVz6SqbHmrGtAkvqaGNGbu-sEd8TNF_E9TCwq9W1Q2c/viewform?edit_requested=true
Film Screening and Discussion of Left for Dead: Myanmar's Muslim Minority
Tuesday, March 27, 2:00PM - 4:00PM
Sigur Center for Asian Studies & Gallery 102
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfk8m6oJ3SdrN4ppJpUXkVTV47DSbY-92MFVlRkIHUm3Ku_2A/viewform
The War to Rule: Ceasefire Capitalism and State-Making in Burma's Borderlands
Thursday, March 29, 12:00PM - 1:00PM
East-West Center
https://www.eastwestcenter.org/events/the-war-rule-ceasefire-capitalism-and-state-making-in-burma%E2%80%99s-borderlands
Friday, March 16, 2018
Washington D.C Asia Events Weekly Roundup: March 19 - March 23
Every week, Asia on E Street compiles a list of upcoming Asia-related events in Washigton D.C. These events are open to the public and free of charge.
China in the 21st Century: Why History Still Matters: A Discussion with Dr. Jeffrey Wasserstrom and Dr. Maura Cunningham
Tuesday, March 20, 2:00PM - 4:00PM
Sigur Center for Asian Studies
https://www2.gwu.edu/~sigur/news/events/events2018/2018_march20_Chinainthe21stCentury.cfm
Understanding the Belt Road Initiative
Tuesday. March 20, 2:00PM - 4:00PM
Organization of Asian Studies
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/understanding-the-belt-and-road-initiative-tickets-43858957322
Asian Studies, Advocacy, and the Academy: Legacies of 1968
Wednesday, March 21, 3:00PM - 5:00PM
Partnerships for International Strategies in Asia (PISA)
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdn6q8wbZipxblZkrFuoujErKrUXH3_9QL53BxPHaBDG9e2xQ/viewform
Innovation in Education in Contemporary Tibet: Engaging a Public Dialogue
Wednesday, March 21, 6:00PM - 7:30PM
Sigur Center for Asian Studies
http://bit.ly/2GulRKI
The Art of Chieftaincy in the Writings of Pashtun Tribal Rulers A Discussion with Dr. Mikhail Pelevin
Thursday, March 22, 1:00PM - 2:30PM
Sigur Center for Asian Studies
https://www2.gwu.edu/~sigur/news/events/events2018/2018_march22_ArtofChieftaincy.cfm
Traversing the Warrior Fantasy--Martial Culture and The Meiji Restoration
Friday, March 23, 2:00PM - 4:00PM
Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures
https://eall.columbian.gwu.edu/kim-renaud-east-asian-humanities-lecture-series
Tuesday, March 6, 2018
New Summer 2018 Opportunities
Announcing Summer Internship in Udaipur, India
Shikshantar Andolan <www.shikshantar.org> is inviting applications for SUMMER INTERNSHIP in Udaipur, India, from May-September 2018. The un/Learning Resource Center is an intergenerational community learning space for self-designed learners, homeschoolers, unschoolers, dropouts, walkouts, gap year students, families, etc. It supports experimentation in self-designed learning, unlearning, gift culture, traditional knowledge, sustainable living, social entrepreneurship as part of Udaipur as a Learning City.
Come and work with us on the following:
* engaging in creative activities with children and youth;
* hacking the education system;
* documenting, researching, filmmaking, editing and writing for different publications, campaigns and workshops;
* facilitating and coordinating short workshops and events;
* supporting different localization initiatives and partners in Udaipur as a Learning City;
* exploring and sharing your own passions, gifts and skills.
To apply,
1) Send us 300 words about yourself and your learning/unlearning journey;
2) Tell us why you are excited about working with Shikshantar and what kinds of things you would like to explore while you are in Udaipur.
For more information and to apply, write to mail@shikshantar.org
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Shikshantar Andolan <www.shikshantar.org> is inviting applications for SUMMER INTERNSHIP in Udaipur, India, from May-September 2018. The un/Learning Resource Center is an intergenerational community learning space for self-designed learners, homeschoolers, unschoolers, dropouts, walkouts, gap year students, families, etc. It supports experimentation in self-designed learning, unlearning, gift culture, traditional knowledge, sustainable living, social entrepreneurship as part of Udaipur as a Learning City.
Come and work with us on the following:
* engaging in creative activities with children and youth;
* hacking the education system;
* documenting, researching, filmmaking, editing and writing for different publications, campaigns and workshops;
* facilitating and coordinating short workshops and events;
* supporting different localization initiatives and partners in Udaipur as a Learning City;
* exploring and sharing your own passions, gifts and skills.
To apply,
1) Send us 300 words about yourself and your learning/unlearning journey;
2) Tell us why you are excited about working with Shikshantar and what kinds of things you would like to explore while you are in Udaipur.
For more information and to apply, write to mail@shikshantar.org
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Warm greetings from the Taiwan-America Student Conference!
I am reaching out to inform you about an incredible and unique opportunity for university students this summer in Taiwan: the 2018 Taiwan-America Student Conference (TASC)! This student-led conference encourages students to network with peers from both Taiwan and the United States, and meanwhile gain leadership experience in an international context. This program would serve as a great benefit to any student with an interest in building leadership skills, and therefore it would be greatly appreciated if you helped broadcast this exciting opportunity by forwarding the following email to students of all fields and backgrounds. Please feel free to contact our team at executivecommittee@taiwan-amer
Taiwan America Student Conference (TASC) is a 3-week intensive leadership conference that brings together 30 outstanding university students of all fields from across Taiwan and the United States. TASC is nonprofit and entirely student-run, and will be held from July 14 to August 4, 2018. Our purpose is to develop strong, global connections among delegates by evaluating mutual concern and understanding across cultural and national boundaries.
During this program, delegates will travel around Taiwan while engaging in various activities with the following objectives in mind:
- Excursions to important cultural, political and historical locations and organizations.
- Lectures and networking opportunities with prominent figures from a variety of fields, ie.) professors, entrepreneurs, doctors, etc.
- Exchange of viewpoints and perspectives on pressing issues among societies of both the U.S. and Taiwan.
- Roundtable groups, composed of 8 students (4 U.S., 4 Taiwan), with a final forum aimed to facilitate dialogue and increase students’ mutual understandings of a particular topic of interest.
These activities, among others, will encourage students to gain a greater insight on their respective countries, acquire international and practical leadership experience, and join a lasting community of professional connections. Not to mention, participants are sure to develop lifelong friendships over the course of the program. Students will grow professionally, academically, and personally, and together make TASC an exceptionally unique, fun, and life-changing experience.
The application form attached can also be found on our website. The deadline for applications is March 21 at 11:59PM EST. Undergraduate, graduate students, and recent graduates of any major are welcome to apply. Be sure to check our website and social media listed below for more information, and feel free to contact me at any point if you have any questions.
We hope that you will consider applying to this incredible program and join us this summer for the 2018 Taiwan America Student Conference!
Thursday, March 1, 2018
Scholarship Opportunity: Global Taiwan Institute
The Global Taiwan Institute (GTI) is dedicated to enhancing the relationship between Taiwan and the international community, especially the United States. GTI serves as an incubator for policy research and analysis that approaches Taiwan for its unique political, economic, historical and cultural context. To this end, the Taiwan Scholarship will fund American researchers to conduct short-term field research in Taiwan. Through this scholarship, GTI hopes to encourage a new generation of scholars and policy practitioners to pursue research about Taiwan that is informed by their experience with the island’s democracy.
Scholarship recipients will be granted $10,000 to conduct field research in Taiwan for a term of up to one year. Upon awardees’ completion of the field research, they will submit a written report of their findings. Additionally, awardees will be enrolled as non-resident fellows at GTI so that they may continue building upon their experience to advance greater public understanding about Taiwan and its people.
Eligibility
American researchers and postgraduates with a demonstrated interest in scholarly research related but not limited to Taiwan’s democratic development, politics, security, international relations, economy and social changes are welcome to apply. Preference will be given but not limited to researchers who have never traveled to Taiwan. Doctoral students conducting dissertation field studies are also encouraged to apply.
Please note that applicants must secure a partner institution in Taiwan prior to departure for Taiwan. Applicants should seek supplementary funding if the Taiwan Scholarship is insufficient.
Application
Please submit the following materials via one email to GTI at scholarships@globaltaiwan.o
Selection Criteria
Applications will be evaluated based on the following criteria: (1) proposal’s clarity, appropriateness of methodology, investigator’s degree of familiarity with the research issues, and the potential for professional development; (2) proposal’s contribution to the understanding of contemporary Taiwan affairs and to the field of Taiwan study; (3) proposal’s alignment with GTI’s mission and goals, and its status as a non-profit organization; (4) proposal’s feasibility; and (5) two letters of recommendation.
Deadline
Scholarship applications must be received by 5 pm (ET) on May 15, 2018. Decisions will be announced by September 1, 2018. For inquiries, please contact scholarships@globaltai
Scholarship recipients will be granted $10,000 to conduct field research in Taiwan for a term of up to one year. Upon awardees’ completion of the field research, they will submit a written report of their findings. Additionally, awardees will be enrolled as non-resident fellows at GTI so that they may continue building upon their experience to advance greater public understanding about Taiwan and its people.
Eligibility
American researchers and postgraduates with a demonstrated interest in scholarly research related but not limited to Taiwan’s democratic development, politics, security, international relations, economy and social changes are welcome to apply. Preference will be given but not limited to researchers who have never traveled to Taiwan. Doctoral students conducting dissertation field studies are also encouraged to apply.
Please note that applicants must secure a partner institution in Taiwan prior to departure for Taiwan. Applicants should seek supplementary funding if the Taiwan Scholarship is insufficient.
Application
Please submit the following materials via one email to GTI at scholarships@globaltaiwan.o
- Project Proposal: The proposal should briefly describe the purpose of the project, identify the local institution(s) and location(s) where the project will be conducted, background and scope of the project, methodology, research questions to be answered, expected outcomes and significance of the project.
- Project Timeline: State the starting date, benchmarks for progress and estimated completion of the project.
- Budget: Include a narrative explanation of how the scholarship funds will be utilized.
- Curriculum Vitae or Resume (no more than 3 pages)
- Statement of Interest (one page)
- Two Letters of Recommendation
Selection Criteria
Applications will be evaluated based on the following criteria: (1) proposal’s clarity, appropriateness of methodology, investigator’s degree of familiarity with the research issues, and the potential for professional development; (2) proposal’s contribution to the understanding of contemporary Taiwan affairs and to the field of Taiwan study; (3) proposal’s alignment with GTI’s mission and goals, and its status as a non-profit organization; (4) proposal’s feasibility; and (5) two letters of recommendation.
Deadline
Scholarship applications must be received by 5 pm (ET) on May 15, 2018. Decisions will be announced by September 1, 2018. For inquiries, please contact scholarships@globaltai
Internship Opportunity: The Grameen Bank & Trust
The Grameen Bank has two internship opportunities open!
The Grameen Bank & Trust NGO Student Internship Porgram in Bangladesh:
The Grameen Bank and Trust NGO Student Internship Program is an opportunity for
students to gain valuable hands-on experience in microfinance, poverty reduction, and international development, all while living and experiencing local life and culture in Bangladesh. Past interns have adapted the microfinance model to address the most marginalized sectors of society, assessed how financial crises affect microfinancing opportunities, and restructured lending operations to improve cash flow for struggling enterprises.
This program is made possible through a partnership between the Grameen Bank & Trust and the George Washington University, Elliott School of International Affairs. Both undergraduate and graduate students are encouraged to apply. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis for the summer, fall, winter, and spring periods.
The Global Business & Microfinance Internship Program in Nepal:
The Global Business & Microfinance Internship Program is an opportunity for students to work with top tier institutions associated with The Grameen Bank. Students live and work in Nepal, giving them the chance to gain global and real world experience. Past interns have actively engaged in the local community while conducting research on various policy ideas to promote entrepreneurship and microfinance opportunities in Nepal. This program is made possible through a partnership between the Grameen Bank & Trust and the George Washington University, Elliott School of International Affairs. Both undergraduate and graduate students are encouraged to apply. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis for the summer, fall, winter, and spring periods
Apply at https://blogs.gwu.edu/gw-grameen
Contact Information:
For questions and more information, contact:
Dr. Jane Ives Director, Grameen Bank & Trust NGO Student Internship Program
Email: jives@gwu.edu
Phone: 617-953-9430
The Grameen Bank & Trust NGO Student Internship Porgram in Bangladesh:
The Grameen Bank and Trust NGO Student Internship Program is an opportunity for
students to gain valuable hands-on experience in microfinance, poverty reduction, and international development, all while living and experiencing local life and culture in Bangladesh. Past interns have adapted the microfinance model to address the most marginalized sectors of society, assessed how financial crises affect microfinancing opportunities, and restructured lending operations to improve cash flow for struggling enterprises.
This program is made possible through a partnership between the Grameen Bank & Trust and the George Washington University, Elliott School of International Affairs. Both undergraduate and graduate students are encouraged to apply. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis for the summer, fall, winter, and spring periods.
The Global Business & Microfinance Internship Program in Nepal:
The Global Business & Microfinance Internship Program is an opportunity for students to work with top tier institutions associated with The Grameen Bank. Students live and work in Nepal, giving them the chance to gain global and real world experience. Past interns have actively engaged in the local community while conducting research on various policy ideas to promote entrepreneurship and microfinance opportunities in Nepal. This program is made possible through a partnership between the Grameen Bank & Trust and the George Washington University, Elliott School of International Affairs. Both undergraduate and graduate students are encouraged to apply. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis for the summer, fall, winter, and spring periods
Apply at https://blogs.gwu.edu/gw-grameen
Contact Information:
For questions and more information, contact:
Dr. Jane Ives Director, Grameen Bank & Trust NGO Student Internship Program
Email: jives@gwu.edu
Phone: 617-953-9430
Asia Events Weekly Roundup: March 12 - March 16
Every week, Asia on E Street compiles a list of upcoming Asia-related events in Washigton D.C. These events are open to the public and free of charge.
Our Asia Events Weekly Roundup for March 12 - March 16:
Discussion of Taiwan-U.S.-Japan Relations
Monday, March 12, 4:00PM - 5:15PM
Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)
https://www.csis.org/events/discussion-taiwan-us-japan-relations
Thinking the unthinkable: War on the Korean Peninsula
Tuesday. March 13, 9:00AM - 12:00PM
Brookings Institution
https://www.brookings.edu/events/thinking-the-unthinkable-war-on-the-korean-peninsula/
Consolidating Xi’s Position and China’s Direction: A Readout of China’s Annual Legislative Session
Thursday, March 15, 9:00AM - 10:15AM
Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)
https://www.csis.org/events/consolidating-xis-position-and-chinas-direction-readout-chinas-annual-legislative-session
The My Lai Massacre: History, Lessons, and Legacy
Thursday, March 15, 1:30PM - 3:30PM
Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)
https://www.csis.org/events/my-lai-massacre-history-lessons-and-legacy
Our Asia Events Weekly Roundup for March 12 - March 16:
Discussion of Taiwan-U.S.-Japan Relations
Monday, March 12, 4:00PM - 5:15PM
Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)
https://www.csis.org/events/discussion-taiwan-us-japan-relations
Thinking the unthinkable: War on the Korean Peninsula
Tuesday. March 13, 9:00AM - 12:00PM
Brookings Institution
https://www.brookings.edu/events/thinking-the-unthinkable-war-on-the-korean-peninsula/
Consolidating Xi’s Position and China’s Direction: A Readout of China’s Annual Legislative Session
Thursday, March 15, 9:00AM - 10:15AM
Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)
https://www.csis.org/events/consolidating-xis-position-and-chinas-direction-readout-chinas-annual-legislative-session
The My Lai Massacre: History, Lessons, and Legacy
Thursday, March 15, 1:30PM - 3:30PM
Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)
https://www.csis.org/events/my-lai-massacre-history-lessons-and-legacy
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